JP8783/9783 Art and the Catholic World View

This subject examines Theological, Philosophical and Catechetical themes through specific examples of Sacred Art from four major periods of Christian culture: Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. These are then compared and contrasted with contemporary Christian, especially Catholic, examples of Ecclesiastical Art. Students will be equipped with a body of this knowledge which will enable them to undertake professional work in the field and serve as a basis for further learning.